FairyLoot and Transworld launch new fantasy publishing imprint

The book subscription service FairyLoot and Transworld are launching a new fantasy publishing imprint, the name and logo of which will be announced at the London Book Fair in March.

Debuting in autumn 2025, the fantasy imprint will discover and publish "bold new voices" that "push the boundaries of fiction".  It will feature a select number of jointly curated projects, and all titles will be published in physical format across the trade and digitally in audiobook and e-book.

The mission of the new venture is "to forge new paths in publishing and storytelling". Placing a strong emphasis on author relationships, its aim will be to provide authors with creative support to bring their books to life. There will also be a focus on building an engaged community of readers, whose creative energy and feedback will be "channelled into the imprint’s DNA". 

Anissa de Gomery, CEO and founder of FairyLoot, said: "At FairyLoot, we’ve always believed in the magic of stories to transport us to new worlds and unite readers, and this new imprint represents an exciting new chapter in that journey.

"Collaborating with Transworld has been an inspiring experience, and it has been a privilege to work with Kimberley Young and Tom Chicken, whose passion for championing bold, inventive storytelling are unmatched. Shaping this imprint has been a true team effort."

Kimberley Young, managing director of Transworld, added: "Creating a publishing first is integral to the culture of both FairyLoot and Transworld. A small team of us, including associate publisher Tom Chicken, co-founders of FairyLoot, Anissa de Gomery and Michael Sammer, has burned the midnight oil to bring this visionary imprint to life. Discovering new voices has always been central to Transworld’s success, and having long been an admirer of Anissa, we could not ask for a more collaborative partnership."

Lara Stevenson in Transworld editorial can be contacted for submission queries.